Ladakh · 4 Nights / 5 Days
A gentle first Ladakh: two acclimatisation days, then the Indus monasteries and the Sham Valley, all based in Leh.
This itinerary stays in Leh for all four nights, so you do not change hotels while adjusting to altitude. You see the main monasteries of the Indus Valley and the quieter, lower Sham Valley without crossing a high pass.
It can run in more months than itineraries that include Nubra or Pangong, though winter conditions are very cold. It suits people who want to try Ladakh before committing to a longer, higher journey.
Sample itinerary. These are sample itineraries, designed as relaxed tour options. For a customised, detailed and personalised itinerary built around your dates, interests and pace, please contact us. Plan your journey or call +91 97755 97771.
Fly into Leh and transfer to your hotel. Rest, drink water and keep activity light. A short evening stroll is enough.
A slow morning, then Leh Palace and the old town, and Shanti Stupa at sunset. Remain at an easy pace for acclimatisation.
Visit Shey, Thiksey and Hemis, with an optional stop at Stok. Distances are modest, but monasteries involve steps. Return to Leh in the afternoon.
Drive west to Alchi, Likir and Basgo, stopping at the Magnetic Hill and the Indus-Zanskar confluence near Nimmu. This is a longer, lower-altitude day. An optional shorter alternative is a half-day Khardung La excursion if you feel well.
Transfer to Leh airport. Morning flights are the norm, so there is no sightseeing planned.
Leh is around 3,500 metres. The first two nights are light on purpose. Brief stops at Khardung La and Chang La (around 5,300 metres) are kept short. Speak to your doctor beforehand.
Leh town needs none. Nubra and Pangong need permits, which we arrange. Rules and fees change, so check current requirements.
Suited to roughly June to mid-September. Road and pass conditions can change at short notice.
Mountain roads can be affected by landslides or weather. Drive times are long, and we keep days flexible.
This is a sample itinerary, not a fixed departure. Sequence, stays and activities are confirmed when we plan your journey, subject to availability, season, permits and local conditions.
Ladakh · 5 Nights / 6 Days
Leh's monasteries and palace, then the Nubra Valley across Khardung La, with proper acclimatisation built in at the start.
Suits: First-time Ladakh visitors who want a shorter itinerary without rushing acclimatisation.
Ladakh · 6 Nights / 7 Days
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Suits: Active travellers in good health who want Ladakh's best-known landscapes at a considered pace.
Ladakh · 8 Nights / 9 Days
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Suits: Fit travellers who have spent time at altitude, love remote landscapes and accept long, simple travel days.
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